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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,071.74, 35,977.57 and 14,740.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,071.74, 35,977.57 and 14,740.58 is: 20,341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,071.74 : 35,977.57 = 14,740.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,071.74/35,977.57 = 14,740.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,071.74x = 35,977.57 × 14,740.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,071.74x = 530,330,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,330,301.88/26,071.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.19

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